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Meramec River

Popular float stream in east-central Missouri, known for scenic bluffs, caves, and easy access. Flows through the Ozarks with numerous gravel bars and camping spots.

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108.5 miles Class I Ozarks
Meramec River river

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Access points

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mi 0
Short Bend Low Water Bridge
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mi 1
Short Bend
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mi 6
Highway M Low-Water Bridge
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mi 9
Cook Station
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mi 14
Wesco
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mi 17
Wesco–Highway U Access
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mi 19
Highway U Access
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mi 26
Woodson K. Woods Memorial CA
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mi 28
Maramec Spring Park
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mi 35
Scotts Ford
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mi 41
Indian Springs Resort
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mi 42
Riverview Public Access
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mi 47
Lucky Clover Resort
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mi 50
Bird's Nest Access
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mi 55
Garrison's River Resort
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mi 68
Onondaga Cave State Park
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mi 69
Ozark Outdoors Resort
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mi 74
Campbell Bridge
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mi 74
Riverview Ranch
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mi 79
Blue Springs Creek Conservation Area
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mi 83
Sappington Bridge
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mi 88
Meramec State Park
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mi 92
Spanish Claim Access
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mi 94
Meramec Caverns Campground
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mi 95
Sand Ford
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mi 112
Red Horse Access
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mi 127
River 'Round Conservation Area
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mi 132
Chouteau Claim
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mi 136
Robertsville MO State Park
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River guide

Meramec River Float Trip Guide: Caves, Floats & Outfitters
Meramec River Float Trip Guide: Caves, Floats & Outfitters

Float the Meramec — St. Louis's closest quality float — with live conditions, mile-by-mile sections, Onondaga and Meramec Caverns, Maramec Spring, the outfitter directory, fishing regs, and a built-in trip planner.

Read the full Meramec River guide